Majestic Mariposas | Desert Botanical Garden

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Majestic Mariposas

DATE: Now - Nov. 16
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission


Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Oct. 11 – May 10.

Step into a world of enchantment and beauty this fall at our Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Witness more than 1,000 Southwestern butterflies, including the stunning monarch. Don’t forget to capture a moment in front of our stunning butterfly mural, and delve deeper into the fascinating lifecycle of these beautiful creatures. Relax and let the world of pollinators around you come alive.

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